HudsonAlpha - Vice President for Economic Development and Commercialization

THE ROLE

HudsonAlpha has created a dynamic ecosystem dedicated to advancing genomic innovation for the greater good. The Vice President for Economic Development and Commercialization is a key leader in this mission, helping translate research findings into products and services and fostering the growth of life science organizations on HudsonAlpha's Huntsville and Dothan campuses.

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President is a vital member of HudsonAlpha's executive team, collaborating closely with internal leadership, Faculty Investigators, and external stakeholders. This role champions innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the President and leadership team to shape and implement the Institute's strategic goals.
• Align economic development and commercialization initiatives with HudsonAlpha's mission and objectives.
• Represent the Institute at external events and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including scientists, collaborators, and policymakers.
  
  

Team and Financial Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing economic development team.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance.
• Build partnerships to secure funding and support for HudsonAlpha's economic development initiatives.
  
  

Economic Development

• Develop strategies and policies to foster intellectual property licensing and technology commercialization.
• Collaborate with Faculty Investigators to assess and translate research findings for commercial applications.
• Responsible for driving revenue growth through the attraction and retention of life science companies on HudsonAlpha campuses.
• Monitor legislation and public policy affecting economic development.
  
  

THE PERSON

Qualifications And Experience

• 10 years in economic development, entrepreneurship, technology transfer, or related fields, with 6 years in a management role.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM, business, public administration, or a related field.
• Proven success in delivering major programs, with expertise in scientific commercialization and addressing barriers to success.
• Residency in the Huntsville metropolitan area / Tennessee Valley within 90 days of hire.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Develop and implement plans aligned with the Institute's mission and goals.
• Scientific Insight: Able to grasp the general context and potential possibilities / limitations of scientific findings.
• Leadership: Inspire and guide teams through organizational change.
• Communication: Clearly convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Collaboration: Build strong partnerships and foster a culture of teamwork.
• Problem-Solving: Adapt strategies to address evolving challenges.
  
  

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Mental Functions

ADA Requirements - The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer - All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for prolonged periods (50% of the time).
• Occasionally move about the office (accessing files/storage, office equipment, computers and other office productivity devices, attending meetings, etc.).
• Constant use of common office equipment (e.g. computers, mobile devices, calculators, copiers, scanners).
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Communicate in person and over the telephone.
  
  

Environmental Factors

• Perform work in an indoor office environment with controlled temperature.
• Tolerate moderate noise level (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
  
  

Mental Functions

• Continuous mental and visual attention.
• Ability to focus on tasks despite interruptions and open cubicle environment.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Read and interpret information and documents.
  
  

It is the policy of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in accordance with all applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.